Exodus 33:12 Then Moses said to the LORD, "See, Thou dost say to me, 'Bring up this people!' But Thou Thyself hast not let me know whom Thou wilt send with me. Moreover, Thou hast said, 'I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.'

Brief Summary: In this chapter we have a further account
of the mediation of Moses between God and Israel, for the making
up of the breach that sin had made between them. I. He brings a
very humbling message from God to them (v. 1-3, v. 5), which has
a good effect upon them, and helps to prepare them for mercy (v.
4, v. 6). II. He settles a correspondence between God and them,
and both God and the people signify their approbation of that
correspondence, God by descending in a cloudy pillar, and the
people by worshipping at the tent doors (v. 7-11). III. He is
earnest with God in prayer, and prevails, 1. For a promise of
his presence with the people (v. 12-17). For a sight of his
glory for himself (v. 18, etc.).

OutlineThe Lord refuses to go with Israel. (1-6)
The tabernacle of Moses removed without the camp. (7-11)
Moses desires to see the glory of God. (12-23)

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